Hospice RN Field Staff

Ohio Living; Canfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking an experienced RN Field Staff - Hospice to plan, coordinate and deliver quality hospice care in patients' homes and healthcare facilities across Ohio.

You will assess patient needs, develop and implement comprehensive care plans, and manage pain and symptoms while educating families and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Travel, valid driver's license, and on-call availability are expected.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Ohio RN license required.
• At least 1 year of acute or medical-surgical nursing experience required.
• Medicare-certified home health experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet required.
• EMR experience preferred; ability to document accurately and timely.
• Excellent reading, writing and spoken English.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Care management and service delivery in patients' homes and facilities.
• Assess patient needs and develop comprehensive care plans.
• Provide effective pain and symptom management.
• Communicate changes with other health care providers and educate caregivers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality practices.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse license (Ohio)

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

EMR

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, financial stewardship, leadership and care.The RN Field Staff - Hospice is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of quality hospice care and services, ensuring compliance in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.Essential Activities and TasksCare Management and Service Delivery - 90%Provides ongoing assessment and nursing care to patient in homes and health care facilities.Ensures an accurate evaluation of patient needs, develops and implements a comprehensive care plan that addresses current needs.Follows current nursing professional standards of practice and agency approved protocols for hospice.Provides effective pain and symptom management for the comfort of patients.Communicates with other health care providers about changes in condition and patient needs.Assesses patient and caregiver needs and provides education when necessary.Commitment to high quality customer service for internal and external customers.Prepares for IDG by reviewing Care Plan, reconciling medications and projecting patient/family needs, if applicable.Quality and Compliance Management - 10%Audits and maintains current and accurate patient records through use of laptop computers and paper/chart documentation in accordance with policies, federal, state, and local guidelines.Participates in quality improvement projects as needed.Maintains knowledge of requirements of regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and third-party payers.All other duties as assigned.QualificationsEducationCurrent unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.ExperienceOne year experience in acute care or medical-surgical nursing required.Experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency preferred.Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.Other RequirementsMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.Working Conditions and Special RequirementsSitting - Up to 4 hours/dayStanding - Up to 8 hours/dayWalking - Up to 6 hours/dayLifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients or equipment/supplies. - Up to 50 poundsDriving - Up to 6 hours/dayWork weekends, evenings, and holidays.Required as scheduledOn-call availability - 24/7 for emergenciesSubject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts. - Work daySubject to residents/patients/patients with various disease processes. - OccasionalMay be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. - Work dayRisk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I